255 Adams Avenue, Newton MA 02465 – 5 bed 4 bath For Sale – 73366560
Overview
- Updated On:
- June 4, 2025
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- 73366560
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 2 Garage Spaces
- 4 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1900
Description
A rare great value offering the best of both worlds—a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home paired with exceptional expansion potential on a hard-to-find rectangular, level 12,000+ sq ft lot. This property features a 3,375 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with soaring ceilings, a 2-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool with cabana, a wide driveway, and the possibility for a significant private yard. The kitchen features excellent cabinet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a large dining area. The home’s flexible layout includes a first floor bedroom with adjacent full bath and a finished walk-out lower level with full bath. Whether you enjoy it as it is or explore the many possibilities this expansive lot offers, the value-add opportunity is undeniable. Perfectly situated in a prime West Newton neighborhood close to West Newton Square, the commuter rail with service to Fenway and Downtown Boston. A unique chance to enjoy now and grow into over time.
This property is listed by The Margie and Jon Team from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Property Listing Details
Overview
| MLS Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Price | $ 1,599,000 |
| Living Area | 3,375.00 ft2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Total Rooms | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing MLS ID | 73366560 |
| Days on Market | 34 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
Unit Information
| Bedrooms | 5 |
|---|---|
| Full Bathrooms | 4 |
| Half Bathrooms | 0 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Hydro Air |
| Uncovered Parking | 4 |
| Garage Parking | 2 |
| Water View | |
| Unit Level |
| Common Walls | |
|---|---|
| Laundry Features | Walk-in Storage,In Basement |
| Lead Paint | Unknown |
| Outdoor Space Available | |
| Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry |
| Patio And Porch Features | Porch,Patio |
| Parking Features | Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved |
| Waterview Features | |
| Flooring | Wood,Tile,Carpet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
Building Information
| Building Name | |
|---|---|
| Units in Building | |
| Pets Allowed | |
| Association Amenities | |
| Pool Features | In Ground |
| Waterfront Features | |
| Association Fee Includes | |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Year Built | 1900 |
|---|---|
| Security Features | |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Spa Features | |
| Structure Type | |
| Water Source | Public |
| Basement | Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry |
| Roof | Shingle |
Additional Details
| Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Highway Access,House of Worship,Public School,Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Disclosures | Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions. Whole house renovation in 2006. Roof replaced in 2022; Refrigerator 2023: Dishwasher 2025. |
| Last Updated | 2025-06-04T03:23:00.000Z |
| Building Area Source | Public Records |
| MLS PIN Page | |
| Parcel Number | 689884 |
| Original List Price | 1800000 |
| Listing Office | gibson sotheby's international realty |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12858 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 1312000 |
| Tax Book Number | 56645 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Year Built Details | Actual,Renovated Since |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Zoning | SR3 |
| Listing Agent | the margie and jon team |
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255 Adams Avenue, Newton MA 02465 – 5 bed 4 bath For Sale – 73366560
$ 1,599,000
Status: Active
255 Adams Avenue, Newton MA 02465, Newton, West Newton, Middlesex 02465
Country: US
Property Overview
MLS #: 73366560
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1900 (Actual,Renovated Since, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 3,375.00 ft2 (Total: 3375 Square Feet, Source: Public Records)
Lot Size: 0.28 ft2 (Area: 0.28 Acres, SqFt: 12341)
Total Rooms: 9
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 5 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 4 (Full: 4, Half: 0, Decimal: 4, Main Level: )
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Fireplaces: 1 (Living Room)
Flooring: Wood,Tile,Carpet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry: Walk-in Storage,In Basement
Window Features:
Door Features:
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Colonial
Materials: Frame
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter (Area: )
Roof: Shingle
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Natural Gas,Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer (MWRA)
Utilities: for Gas Range,for Gas Oven
Electric: Circuit Breakers (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient:
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality:
Green Water Conservation:
Insulation:
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Detached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Pool: In Ground
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch,Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot Features: Level
View: (, Waterview Y/N: )
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Public ()
Road Surface: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Other Structures: Cabana
Horse Amenities:
Wooded Area:
Pasture Area:
Cultivated Area:
Additional Parcels: (Number: )
Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Highway Access,House of Worship,Public School,Sidewalks
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
Association Amenities:
Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: Franklin, M: Day, H: North
Zoning: SR3 ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
A rare great value offering the best of both worlds—a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home paired with exceptional expansion potential on a hard-to-find rectangular, level 12,000+ sq ft lot. This property features a 3,375 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with soaring ceilings, a 2-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool with cabana, a wide driveway, and the possibility for a significant private yard. The kitchen features excellent cabinet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a large dining area. The home’s flexible layout includes a first floor bedroom with adjacent full bath and a finished walk-out lower level with full bath. Whether you enjoy it as it is or explore the many possibilities this expansive lot offers, the value-add opportunity is undeniable. Perfectly situated in a prime West Newton neighborhood close to West Newton Square, the commuter rail with service to Fenway and Downtown Boston. A unique chance to enjoy now and grow into over time.
Room Details
Living Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Dining Room (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Kitchen (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Master Bedroom (): x ( sqft) - Features:
Master Bathroom: Features: No
Laundry Dimensions: 12.6X12.11
Multi-Unit Information (if applicable)
Total Units:
Units Owner Occupied:
Unit 1: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Unit 2: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
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Unit 4: Beds: , Full Baths: , Half Baths: , Levels: , Rent: , Lease:
Complex Complete:
Unit Building:
Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 12858 (Year: 2025)
Tax Assessed Value: 1312000
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 56645 /
Parcel Number: 689884
Special Licenses:
Current Financing:
Gross Income: (Scheduled: )
Net Operating Income:
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Deposit Required: (Security: , First Month: , Last Month: )
Insurance Required:
References Required:
Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: The Margie and Jon Team (MLS ID: TM358559) / Team: BB806405
Listing Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty (MLS ID: AN8365)
Agent (Property): 369593
Buyer Agent MLS ID:
Buyer Office MLS ID:
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell,Exclusive Agency
Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-30
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 1800000
Price Per SqFt (List): 473.78
Market Time (Property): 34 (Broker: 34, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: Active
Possession:
Directions: Derby Street to Adams AVENUE (not Street).
Disclosures: Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions. Whole house renovation in 2006. Roof replaced in 2022; Refrigerator 2023: Dishwasher 2025., N
Lead Paint: Unknown
Title 5:
Exclusions:
Contingency:
Special Listing Conditions:
Lender Owned:
Short Sale Lender Approval Required:
Home Warranty Y/N:
Documents Available: (Count: )
Showings Deferral Date:
Open House Flag: 1
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: Lower level included 824 sq. ft. Square footage measured by Drone Home Media. (Incl. Base: Yes, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 585)
Sale Information (if applicable)
Close Date:
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Sold vs Rent:
System Information
Property ID: 2107537
Modification Timestamp: 2025-06-04T03:23:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-06-04T03:26:15.233Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2025-04-30T04:05:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-05-29T03:14:00.000Z
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